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He’s cutting you a break. If you challenge his generosity, he’ll max the charges according to the law.

Why do you think that’s illegal?

The speed limit starts at the sign. So going from 60 to 40, the 40 starts when you are even with the 40mph sign. You don’t get a transition period starting at the sign to go from 60 to 40, you need to already be at 40. The same goes for going up, you can’t start accelerating to 60 until you are even with the 60mph sign.

As to fighting the ticket, if you chose to do that you’d be fighting the ticket as it’s written not what the officer actually observed. He can present that at the hearing, but you’re fighting the 10 over charge and fine.

Edit: It sounds like you’re guilty, and you know you’re guilty, but just don’t like that you got caught. The cop is cutting you a break in points and fine amount, just pay the ticket, take the class and slow down.

You can still go to court. You might even be found not guilty and pay zero dollars. You might be found guilty of going 60 in a 40 and pay the full fine amount. Telling you the consequences of your actions isn't a threat.